CHAPTER 1: EDUCATION - How much education do you expect to have before you get your first full time job? What school? At what cost? Students who plan on a going to college will, most likely, have to pay back student loans. The student should speak with their parent and estimate what they think they will be asked to pay for these loans (for this project, parents may only pay up to 50% of the total cost). Students may also research the national average for student loans. Students should set up a monthly loan payment plan to include in their budget. If you plan to go immediately into the workforce or military with no further education, explain why this option if best for you and what qualities you will bring to your employer.
Chapter 1 Requirements Summary Page to include:
Describe your post high-school education (4 year college, 2 year community college, technical school) its cost, and how you will pay for it. Remember, for this project parents can only pay for up to 50% of college costs; scholarships and appointments to military academies can only be used if you provide proof that you have actually qualified). Or describe why you will going directly into the workforce and why this is appropriate for you.
Estimate your student loan amount or the national average and set up a payment plan in your budget.
Additional Required Information:
Include the resources used to obtain information about your specific educational choice. Include printouts of specific pages from your chosen school which support why this is the correct choice for you, highlighting key information: requirements for your major; tuition, room, board, books, any other costs.
Chapter 1 Requirements
Summary Page to include:
- Describe your post high-school education (4 year college, 2 year community college, technical school) its cost, and how you will pay for it. Remember, for this project parents can only pay for up to 50% of college costs; scholarships and appointments to military academies can only be used if you provide proof that you have actually qualified). Or describe why you will going directly into the workforce and why this is appropriate for you.
- Estimate your student loan amount or the national average and set up a payment plan in your budget.
Additional Required Information:Suggested Resources:
*Here are some excellent resources that you may use to research your chosen profession*
US Dept of Labor—BLS—Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
US Dept. of Labor--BLS—What interests you?: http://www.bls.gov/k12/
US Dept. of Labor--BLS’s Career Guide to Industries: http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
Collegboard.com Majors & Career Central: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/csearch/majors_careers/index.html
Quintessential Careers: http://www.quintcareers.com/home.html